ICS 100 Exam Questions with
Complete Answers
Inadequate Management - ANSWER -Surprisingly, studies found that response
problems were far more likely to result from _____________ than from any other single
reason.
Weakness in incident management were often due to: - ANSWER -Lack of
accountability, including unclear chains of commands and supervision.
Poor Communication due to both inefficient uses of available communications systems
and conflicting codes and terminology.
Lack of an orderly, systematic planning process.
No common, flexible, predesigned management structure that enables commanders to
delegate responsibilities and manage workloads efficiently.
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) - ANSWER -In response to attacks on
9/11, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) in
Feb. 2003.
HSPD-5 called for a NIMS and identified steps for improved coordination of Federal,
State, local, and private industry responds to incidents and derived the way these
agencies will prepare for such a response.
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security announced the establishment of
NIMS in March 2004. One of the key features of NIMS is the ICS.
ICS is: - ANSWER -A proven management system based on successful business
practices.
The result of decades of lessons learned in the organization and management of
emergency incidents.
NIMS/ICS - ANSWER -represents organizational "best practices," and as a comment of
NIMS has become the standard for emergency management across the country.
ICS consists fo procedures for controlling the following: - ANSWER -personnel,
facilities, equipment, and communications.
ICS Features - ANSWER -ICS is based on proven management principled, which
contribute to the strength and efficient of the overall system.
, ICS principles are implemented through: - ANSWER -a wide-range of management
features including the use of common terminology and clear text, and a modular
organizational structure.
ICS emphasizes effective: - ANSWER -planning, including management by objectives
and reliance on an IAP.
ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incident recourses by: - ANSWER -1. Maintaining
a manageable span of control.
2. Establishing a predestinated incident locations and facilities.
3. Implementing resource management practices.
4. Ensuring integrated communications.
The ICS features - ANSWER -related to command structure include chain of command
and unity of command as well as, unified command and transfer of command. Formal
transfer of command occurs whenever leadership changes.
Common Terminology and Clear Text - ANSWER -ICS supports responders and
decision makers by providing the data they need through effective information and
intelligence management.
The ability to communicate within the ICS... - ANSWER -is absolutely critical. An
essential method for ensuring the ability to communicate is by using common
terminology and clear text.
That is, use clear text. Do not use radio codes, agency-specific codes, or jargon. (Pg. 6)
Modular Organization - ANSWER -The ICS organizational structure develops in a top-
down, modular fashion that is based on the size and complexity of the incident, as well
as the specifics of the hazard environment created by the incident. As incident
complexity increases, the organization expands from the top down as functional
responsibilities are delegated.
ICS Organization - ANSWER -Management by objectives is an approach used to
communicate functional actions throughout the entire _______________.
Reliance on an IAP - ANSWER -In ICS, considerable emphasis is placed on developing
effective IAPs.
AN Incident Action Plan (IAP) is an oral or written plan containing general objectives
reflecting the overall strategy for managing an incident. An IAP includes the
identification of operational resources and assignments and may include attachments
that provide additional direction.
Complete Answers
Inadequate Management - ANSWER -Surprisingly, studies found that response
problems were far more likely to result from _____________ than from any other single
reason.
Weakness in incident management were often due to: - ANSWER -Lack of
accountability, including unclear chains of commands and supervision.
Poor Communication due to both inefficient uses of available communications systems
and conflicting codes and terminology.
Lack of an orderly, systematic planning process.
No common, flexible, predesigned management structure that enables commanders to
delegate responsibilities and manage workloads efficiently.
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) - ANSWER -In response to attacks on
9/11, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) in
Feb. 2003.
HSPD-5 called for a NIMS and identified steps for improved coordination of Federal,
State, local, and private industry responds to incidents and derived the way these
agencies will prepare for such a response.
The Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security announced the establishment of
NIMS in March 2004. One of the key features of NIMS is the ICS.
ICS is: - ANSWER -A proven management system based on successful business
practices.
The result of decades of lessons learned in the organization and management of
emergency incidents.
NIMS/ICS - ANSWER -represents organizational "best practices," and as a comment of
NIMS has become the standard for emergency management across the country.
ICS consists fo procedures for controlling the following: - ANSWER -personnel,
facilities, equipment, and communications.
ICS Features - ANSWER -ICS is based on proven management principled, which
contribute to the strength and efficient of the overall system.
, ICS principles are implemented through: - ANSWER -a wide-range of management
features including the use of common terminology and clear text, and a modular
organizational structure.
ICS emphasizes effective: - ANSWER -planning, including management by objectives
and reliance on an IAP.
ICS helps ensure full utilization of all incident recourses by: - ANSWER -1. Maintaining
a manageable span of control.
2. Establishing a predestinated incident locations and facilities.
3. Implementing resource management practices.
4. Ensuring integrated communications.
The ICS features - ANSWER -related to command structure include chain of command
and unity of command as well as, unified command and transfer of command. Formal
transfer of command occurs whenever leadership changes.
Common Terminology and Clear Text - ANSWER -ICS supports responders and
decision makers by providing the data they need through effective information and
intelligence management.
The ability to communicate within the ICS... - ANSWER -is absolutely critical. An
essential method for ensuring the ability to communicate is by using common
terminology and clear text.
That is, use clear text. Do not use radio codes, agency-specific codes, or jargon. (Pg. 6)
Modular Organization - ANSWER -The ICS organizational structure develops in a top-
down, modular fashion that is based on the size and complexity of the incident, as well
as the specifics of the hazard environment created by the incident. As incident
complexity increases, the organization expands from the top down as functional
responsibilities are delegated.
ICS Organization - ANSWER -Management by objectives is an approach used to
communicate functional actions throughout the entire _______________.
Reliance on an IAP - ANSWER -In ICS, considerable emphasis is placed on developing
effective IAPs.
AN Incident Action Plan (IAP) is an oral or written plan containing general objectives
reflecting the overall strategy for managing an incident. An IAP includes the
identification of operational resources and assignments and may include attachments
that provide additional direction.
